Petition Governor Cuomo

Repeal Vacancy Deregulation

Because of vacancy deregulation, New York has lost more affordable housing than it can build in the near future. Some 90% of apartments taken out of rent control or rent stabilization are deregulated because they are VACANT. (Only about 5% are deregulated because of the tenant's income.) In fact, the median income for a rent regulated family in NYC is about $39,000 a year.

Ending vacancy deregulation will end landlords' incentive to get tenants out - and reduce harassment.

Ending vacancy deregulation will mean fewer families become homeless.

Passing (2014 legislative numbered) bills A.1858 and S.1167 will mean more affordable, regulated apartments for our children and the 99% of New Yorkers who need it. Regulation protects tenants' rights

to a renewal lease at a rate fixed by the Rent Guidelines Board

to complain without fear of eviction

to have the family members living with them for years get the apartment if the primary tenant leaves.

Contact Sue for the Tenant Handbook for lots of useful information.And join our e-mail list by e-mailing sue @ janak [dot] org (your name and e-mail address will not appear to others).Household dues are $10 per year.

And please contribute to our legal fund! You can give the $100/year for each apartment (or more if you can afford it) to your floor captain, or to our treasurer, Joan Browne.